CVE-2026-16965 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

The Solace Extra WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not perform capability or nonce checks in one of its AJAX actions, allowing any authenticated user such as a subscriber (and, via CSRF, any logged-in user) to update post meta on arbitrary posts and to deactivate the site's active templates.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862 CWE-352

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/514f4577-1f7e-4d50-90d5-36bc504a260c/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16965?

CVE-2026-16965 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Solace Extra WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not perform capability or nonce checks in one of its AJAX actions, allowing any authenticated user such as a subscriber (and, via CSRF, any logged-i...

How severe is CVE-2026-16965?

CVE-2026-16965 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16965?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.